In response to the "performance" issue regarding tires, no where in my response did I mention performance. I was going for a certain look which I got. The noise level is better and so is the grip while driving in inclimate weather which was the other thing I wanted. Performance was never the issue because let's face it those who owned the car have either gotten rid of theirs for something that moves faster or have learned to live with the quirks in this car such as the sluggish starts. Not too many things are going to make this car go any faster nor allow it to corner like a race car other than a complete overhaul. Going from 55 series to 60 series didn't improve nor decrease the gas mileage any. It also didn't lessen the HP. To me the whole "performance" issue is moot.
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